Rahim Tabet | Oktober 31, 2014 |
Asia
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Burma
Buddhism is the largest religion in Myanmar and as far as eating rice forms the basis of the dishes. A lot of tea and coffee in the country drunk, but Coca-Cola is not known. Myanmar also has a number of traditional dances and songs, and these are often seen and heard during the holidays. Due to many external influences is the culture in Myanmar diverse and very interesting.
Religions
The belief that the most abundant in Myanmar is Buddhism. This is often reflected in the buildings that the country is rich. There are many Buddhist temples which are still a lot of people come to pray. The 98 meter high Buddhist temple Swedagon Pagoda is by far the most famous. The percentage of Buddhists is 89%. In addition, 4% is in Christianity and Islam. Finally, the rest of the population believes in ghosts, or the animistic beliefs.
Food and Drink
In Myanmar you get meals from various cuisines from. The Burmese, Chinese and Indian cuisine are the most popular. Rice is almost always the base for each dish. However, in the country happen that the food served cold, is therefore always check the food or dishes well cooked for you. There is always somewhere to obtain rice with fried vegetables, little can go wrong with this. Besides this hot dishes find plenty of fresh and juicy fruit in every local supermarket. Not peeled fruit can be eaten without problems.
In addition to food are also bottled water available in any supermarket. It is possible to buy cans of Coca-Cola. A different, and cheaper, option is to purchase a local brand of cola. This saves you quickly 250 to 350 Kyat.
A typical phenomenon in Myanmar are the tea-shops. These are shops where you coffee, Chinese tea or regular tea to order. These drinks are often accompanied by savory snacks. In these so-called tea-shops, you will find many local residents.
Music and Dance
The musical traditions of Myanmar have many similarities with those from other countries in the region such as those from China and Thailand. In the old court dance of Myanmar are different poses very important. There are many surprising angular and energetic movements. The poses are used to winning over a loved one or to the rival to stabbing the windward. The softness of the woman dancing highlighted by the graceful gentle movements of the hands and limbs.
In the men's dance come true rugged, powerful movements. In this dance are clearly the gods and princes back. In the men dance using exaggerated costumes, abusive attitudes and ample movements.
Holidays
Myanmar has mainly Buddhist celebrations and festivals. Especially when the full moon shines organized celebrations in various places. Below is a list of national holidays in Myanmar each year on the same date:
- January 4, Independence Day
- February 12, Union Day
- March 3, Peasant's Day
- 13 t / m April 16, Thingvan (Water Festival)
- April 17, Burmese New Year
- May 1, Labour Day
- December 25, Christmas
There are also public holidays whose date varies each year:
- February / March, Shwedagon Pagoda Festival Yangon
- April / May, Buddha's Birthday
- May / June, Nat Festival Mount Popa
- September / October, Paung-Daw-U Inle Lake
- September / October, Festival of Light.
Religions
The belief that the most abundant in Myanmar is Buddhism. This is often reflected in the buildings that the country is rich. There are many Buddhist temples which are still a lot of people come to pray. The 98 meter high Buddhist temple Swedagon Pagoda is by far the most famous. The percentage of Buddhists is 89%. In addition, 4% is in Christianity and Islam. Finally, the rest of the population believes in ghosts, or the animistic beliefs.
Food and Drink
In Myanmar you get meals from various cuisines from. The Burmese, Chinese and Indian cuisine are the most popular. Rice is almost always the base for each dish. However, in the country happen that the food served cold, is therefore always check the food or dishes well cooked for you. There is always somewhere to obtain rice with fried vegetables, little can go wrong with this. Besides this hot dishes find plenty of fresh and juicy fruit in every local supermarket. Not peeled fruit can be eaten without problems.
In addition to food are also bottled water available in any supermarket. It is possible to buy cans of Coca-Cola. A different, and cheaper, option is to purchase a local brand of cola. This saves you quickly 250 to 350 Kyat.
A typical phenomenon in Myanmar are the tea-shops. These are shops where you coffee, Chinese tea or regular tea to order. These drinks are often accompanied by savory snacks. In these so-called tea-shops, you will find many local residents.
Music and Dance
The musical traditions of Myanmar have many similarities with those from other countries in the region such as those from China and Thailand. In the old court dance of Myanmar are different poses very important. There are many surprising angular and energetic movements. The poses are used to winning over a loved one or to the rival to stabbing the windward. The softness of the woman dancing highlighted by the graceful gentle movements of the hands and limbs.
In the men's dance come true rugged, powerful movements. In this dance are clearly the gods and princes back. In the men dance using exaggerated costumes, abusive attitudes and ample movements.
Holidays
Myanmar has mainly Buddhist celebrations and festivals. Especially when the full moon shines organized celebrations in various places. Below is a list of national holidays in Myanmar each year on the same date:
- January 4, Independence Day
- February 12, Union Day
- March 3, Peasant's Day
- 13 t / m April 16, Thingvan (Water Festival)
- April 17, Burmese New Year
- May 1, Labour Day
- December 25, Christmas
There are also public holidays whose date varies each year:
- February / March, Shwedagon Pagoda Festival Yangon
- April / May, Buddha's Birthday
- May / June, Nat Festival Mount Popa
- September / October, Paung-Daw-U Inle Lake
- September / October, Festival of Light.
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